Program Overview
The Certificate in Pediatric Dentistry is a 24-month program that prepares graduates for the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry certification and careers in pediatric dentistry. The curriculum includes biomedical and clinical sciences, clinical rotations, scholarly research, and community service. Graduates are equipped with outstanding diagnostic and clinical skills, and are prepared for leadership roles in pediatric oral health care.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Certificate in Pediatric Dentistry is a 24-month, full-time program that provides a comprehensive education in pediatric oral health care. The program is designed to prepare graduates for the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry certification and for careers in pediatric dentistry.
Objectives
The objectives of the program are to:
- Prepare residents for the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry certification
- Provide residents with outstanding diagnostic and clinical skills
- Develop residents with the knowledge and skills to provide quality pediatric oral health care
- Prepare residents for scholarly activities, educational endeavors, research, and leadership roles
- Promote the importance of interdisciplinary cooperation in providing pediatric oral health care
- Provide care to underserved children in Nevada
Outline
The program curriculum includes:
- Biomedical and clinical sciences
- Other professional studies
- Clinical rotations in all phases of behavior management, conscious sedation, hospital/surgery center pediatric oral rehabilitation dentistry, management of patients with special needs, management of dentoalveolar and circumoral trauma, and orthodontic diagnosis, treatment planning, and provision of age-appropriate orthodontic therapy
- Scholarly research
- Pediatric and emergency medicine rotations
- Community service
- Rotations to multi-disciplinary, off-site clinics
Assessment
The program uses a variety of assessment methods to evaluate student learning, including:
- Clinical evaluations
- Written exams
- Oral presentations
- Research projects
Teaching
The program is taught by a team of experienced faculty members who are dedicated to providing students with a high-quality education. The faculty use a variety of teaching methods, including:
- Lectures
- Small group discussions
- Clinical demonstrations
- Case-based learning
Careers
Graduates of the program are prepared for careers in pediatric dentistry. They may work in private practice, academia, or public health.
